ASPHALT WORKER II 7010
An employee in this class is a member
of a crew performing tasks in the field of asphalt application in highway
maintenance and paving of town roads. Work differs from that performed by an
Asphalt Worker I in that the incumbent requires training and experience in
utilizing the screw mechanism on the control panel of the asphalt paver. Work requires independent judgment, but is
subject to inspection in progress. Does
related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES
Determines
amount of asphalt released from asphalt paver by utilizing the screw mechanism;
Makes
appropriate adjustments to rate of flow and area of coverage while observing
the control panel and the flow of asphalt;
May be
required to perform fine or finished work by leveling asphalt by hand;
May
operate light motor vehicles, such as light trucks;
May use asphalt rake when first
laying asphalt for rough grading;
May use
leute (finishing) asphalt rake for fine grading of asphalt;
Picks up brush and leaves and/or
plows snow, when weather prohibits paving;
May use various light equipment in
the off-season for the purposes of snow removal.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Good knowledge
of tools and equipment used in asphalt paving; good knowledge of the
occupational hazards and safety precautions of the work; ability to understand and follow
oral or written instructions; ability to develop skill in the use and care of
the tools, materials and equipment; ability to regulate asphalt flow and
coverage in order to produce a surface ready for finishing; skill in gauging asphalt
coverage through visual observation; physical condition commensurate with the
demands of the position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Either:
(a)
Three (3) years of experience in semi-skilled asphalt work including raking
asphalt in the preparation for the final setting of the road; or,
(b)
Two (2) years of experience as an Asphalt Worker I.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT
Depending upon the nature of the assignment, at the time
of appointment, and during employment in this title, employees may be required
to possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State.
09/20/00
SUFFOLK COUNTY
Non-competitive
Review 07/23/15